Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
SOCIETY NOTES.

| so much has been said or late about the tow
er1ng bonnets worn by the ladies at the theaters,
| which like Lord Lovells 'briar," seem to have
| grown and grown ''until they can't grow any
higher" that all will be pleased to learn that bon
| nets will not be worn at the coming Kirmes.
| Those wishing to participate In the general dane
Ing after the kirmeS are requested 10 come in fun
| dress.
Mrs. A. A. Wilson held a largely-attended recep-
| ton yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Folsom Mrs. Chas
Goodyear, and Mrs. George Sicard OF Buffalo, and
the guests of the White House assisted In reeeiy.
| ing the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson, OF Farragut
| Square, gave dancing party to their daughter
and about Seventy-five young people on THURSDAY
wilson Wilson -S' 'el'e ''O 'A0 ''''''''H WIFI MISS
One of the largest and most pleasant OF the Fri.
day receptions was held In the willard parlors.
The ladies receiving were Mrs. Joseph @. Cannon,
Mrs. J. II. Outhwaite, Mrs. c. s. Noyes Miss Can.
non, Miss NOyes, Mrs. 9. G. H1lborn and Miss Hill
born, OF California. Mrs. Cannon wore a handsome
BLACK ottoman 81 Ak, hand embroidered, and dia-
| mond ornaments; Mrs Cultivate, faille silK,
| with heavy Jet ornaments; Mrs. Noyes black SILK
black velvet and rare point lace. cat's-eye orna-
ments; Miss Cannon, white faille silk over petit
coat of embossed velvet; Miss Hilborn, combina-
ton OF cherry plush and robins egg blue Surah;
Mss Noyes, black surah tea gown with pink satin
damaSSe front.
| Mrs Macalister Laughton, assisted by Miss
Berghmanns and the Countess CALI held the sec
ond Of her charming CONVERSATIONS on Thursday.
After the Presidents reception the whole diplO-
| matte corps went to Mrs. Laughtons for the rest
OF the evening in their brilliant uniforms.
Mrs. Dolph, Miss Dolph and Miss Odeneal with
Miss Morris. OF oregon, and Miss Arthur, had an
army OF people to call on them on Thursday
Senator and Mrs. Jones' Mrs. Beach and the
Misses Beach, Mr.. and Mrs. Pellew and Gen. Parke
gave dinner parties on Thursday.
Mrs. Phenix gave luncheon on Thursday to MI
W. w. Corcoran and Mr.. Emery, ex-mayor, and
others that was much enjoyed by the guests OF
honor.
Mrs. E. Brooke, Mrs. Col Head and Mrs. Gen. J.
G. Foster gave luncheon parties. Mrs Swan gave
inc reception and Mrs Mum gave reception and
supper party on Thursday.
Mrs Admiral Febiger and Miss Leila johnson
and the Misses Beach gave largely attended tea
parties on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Gen. Thomas, Miss Julia Strong, Mrs God
dard and Miss Bisphan gave luncheon parties yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David King ana Mrs George Hyde
gave dinner parties last evening
Mrs. Gen. Townsend, Mrs. DIR. Goldsborough and
Mrs. K1ndleberger held tea pourfngs yesterday.
facetiOus society woman says that the Wash.
ington ladies are teapots upon two legs
Col. and Mrs John Hay gave luncheon to-day.
Capt. and Mrs. Wheeler give large dinner to-
nj ,ht.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. NJ. Bryan held their first at home
in their new house, 2024 Massachusetts avenue,
MISS Mary Tiers assisted in escorting the Callers
about the exquisite rooms. A tea table well sup
piled and small table bearing large punch
bowl well filled, were set in the spacious hall The
visitors with one accord exclaimed at the excel
lence and beauty OF the design OF the house and
the exquisite harmonies OF the decorations. Mrs.
F. w. Huidek0per, Minister and Mrs. kuld, Mr..
Sage and Mr. Akabane, Mrs. General Starring, DIR.
and Mrs. Charles A. Siegfried, Mrs. and the Misses
Pauten and Miss E. B. Johnston were some OF those
who fingered longest.
Mrs Tiers and Miss Tiers Will 60 to New York
for a visit next week.
Mrs. General Black held q brilliant reception,
aided BY her mother, Mrs Griggs, her guests being
Miss Scott and Miss Hessey and Miss Backb urn.
Mrs. Frank Leslie was making the calls yesterday
in a bonnet and dolma heavily trimmed with
black jet and black silk dress. She was With
Miss Bennett
Miss Bancroft, OF Lynn, Mass, here for visit.
Hon. and Mrs John p. Stockton leave here Co
night by a special car to go to St. Paul by way OF
Chicago; Mr.. Richard stockton, Miss stockton,
son Msg a11 M
companytng them. MI. r. stockton is to be mar
ried to Miss Finch, OF ST. Paul. on wednesday. Mr..
here early the following week with the bride. Mrs.
stockton win not be at home on Thursday, but
on "a see IN Sar nave MRS ns Richard
see all her friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Looming, who have so many
friends in washington, and have been SO hand
somely entertained during their visit here left for
Philadelphia yesterday. They win SAN for Europe
soon, and hope to see many Of their Washington
friends In Bremen, where NJ. Looming Is American
consul, next season.
Mr. and MrA Robert L. Fryer, the guests OF
Secretary Manning, after q most delightful visit
returned to Buffalo yesterday.
One OF the agreeable hops Of the Hamilton WIN
be given tonight
Miss weaver, daughter OF Gen Weaver, Of Iowa,
and Miss Gillette OF Des Moines viii receive taeir
friends informally on Tuesdays during January
and wednesdays in February, at 1012 18th street
northwest.
Mrs. Fitz John Porter, the Misses Porter, and
Mrs. Charles Mortimer Catlin will receive on Fri.
days. during their stay In Washington, at laos H
street.
Rev. and Mira A n. Dulles, OF Detroit are visit
ing ex-Minister Foster, on street MIA Dulles
viii assist her mother, Mrs. Foster, in her usual
reception On Monday next
Mrs. Frederick d. Ely viii receive her friends On
Fridays, as l0O0 18th street northwest.
The Hon. John Jay, whose Old friends enjoyed
meeting him again after his long absence nom
the Capital, returned this morning TO his home N
Tho Misses oolhoun win receive On Fridays q
1912 21st street.
M. and MrR II. william LEFT to-day fue Florida.
Whence they intend TO take . trip 70 TIE West
IndieA
oeA Jeaa .. ana Ma Foster gave dinnsr
RsTSy is:s night u honor g HI jag, our fcr%ss
0eAaley Mathew Justice ana MIA BlAtchford,
the Ru1llan Minister, NJ. ". ". Phelp4 MrA Cum
mlngS III. and ArA OailAA II. and I'm Pe3lew
wWe among IL guese2
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